Ferrules- the taper tip ferrules I just received from Golfworks are tighter than Sh!t, and I am having a hell of a time getting them to fit. I do not have a drill bit enlarge it just a bit, the dremel heats up the ferrule too much and I really wanted to get my irons done – today.

Would acetone rubbed on the inside help?

Never mind - I just got off the phone with Golfworks - they must be .335 instead of .355 - new ones are on the way free of charge.

I usually just take a drill bit (one that will fit inside the ferrule, but not easily) and twist it with my hand through the ferrule. It makes the inside bigger. Whenever i try to put .355 T ferrules on .355 T shafts without doing this, it never works.

I've heard you can also put some acetone inside the ferrule just before you put it on. I haven't tried this, but I would be curious to know if it leaves a skid mark :lol: . If so, I guess you could wipe it away with more acetone. Anyone do this?

Ferrules- the taper tip ferrules I just received from Golfworks are tighter than Sh!t, and I am having a hell of a time getting them to fit.  I do not have a drill bit enlarge it just a bit, the dremel heats up the ferrule too much and I really wanted to get my irons done – today.

Would acetone rubbed on the inside help?

...are you able to start the ferrule on the tip? you won't be able to get a .335 ferrule to start to seat to a .355 tip shaft. the best way to get a tight fitting .355 ferrule installed is soaking the ferrules in hot water whilst you get ready to build - then wipe the inside of the ferrule with epoxy which acts as a lubricant...you'll tend to f**k-up ferrules when you take drill bits to them...

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Ferrules- the taper tip ferrules I just received from Golfworks are tighter than Sh!t, and I am having a hell of a time getting them to fit.  I do not have a drill bit enlarge it just a bit, the dremel heats up the ferrule too much and I really wanted to get my irons done – today.

Would acetone rubbed on the inside help?

...are you able to start the ferrule on the tip? you won't be able to get a .335 ferrule to start to seat to a .355 tip shaft. the best way to get a tight fitting .355 ferrule installed is soaking the ferrules in hot water whilst you get ready to build - then wipe the inside of the ferrule with epoxy which acts as a lubricant...you'll tend to f**k-up ferrules when you take drill bits to them...

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This worked very well - even with the tight ferrules - thank you !

I always used .370 ferrules. They fit perfectly on a .355 hosel and much easier to put on the shaft. Try it next time, plus there are better selections of .370 ferrules.

if you submerge them in some really hot water for a couple of seconds before installing it will help, also get a nice seat on the hosel.

here is another way--take a rat tail file and make a few passes down the inside. then install ferrule with a little epoxy and using the head that goes on the shaft move the ferrule down a ways (it wont come close to seating yet) then take your heat gun on low setting and twirl the shaft keeping the ferrule about 6inches away from the heat and all the heat towards the top of the ferrule not the middle---about 6 seconds only and the head can be placed back on the shaft and seated very easily ---this way you can use tapered ferrules and they always seat tighter and youll never ever have one come loose ---as for selections of tapered ferrules there are are just as many or more than .370 and also you can almost always get OEM ferrules if you know where to look hope this helps bushkin

To fit ferrules quickly and easly use a cotton bud dip in acetone to wipe the inside of the furrule takeing care not to get it on the outside of the furrule,